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Originally Posted by Greenswale
Do I really need to try and find a Pentax XO5mm for planetary and double star work in a 120mm APO? Perhaps there is a viable alternative?
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I find that being comfortable at the eyepiece with decent eyepieces is more important when viewing planets. To me this usually means a 130mm apochromat on a tracking mount with binoviewers and a pair of NaglerT6 or Tak LE eyepieces while seated comfortably at just the right height.
This allows me to see detail that is only revealed in those moments of perfect seeing. If I am mono viewing I find that covering my non-viewing eye while keeping it open is better than closing it but for me binoviewers are a far more relaxing way to view planets.
I haven't tested the binovues in the big scope yet.....